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Yaya Toure expected to leave Manchester City in January for Africa Cup of Nations

Image: Yaya Toure: Manchester City midfielder set for Ivory Coast duty in January

Roberto Mancini expects key midfielder Yaya Toure to leave Manchester City for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa in January.

And the Blues boss also played down talk of nets being required to preserve player safety after Rio Ferdinand was hit by a coin as United celebrated Robin van Persie's injury-time winner. "Football here is beautiful," said Mancini. "People here are very close to the players. I am very sorry for what happened in the derby. I hope it won't happen again. But football is better without nets." Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar

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